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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.64, 754.20 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.64, 754.20 and 372.16 is: 513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.64 : 754.20 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.64/754.20 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.64x = 754.20 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.64x = 280,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,683.07/546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.47

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